Space

From the design of the first breathing regulator for Project Mercury, to a full suite of hardware and cutting-edge pneumatic subsystems for the ISS, Cobham has engineered some of the most complex, challenging space components in existence today. Cobham builds ultimate reliability into life support...

Air

Many of the world’s best known aircraft, including the F-35 and all Airbus platforms, feature Cobham technology. From internet in the sky through to jamming and missile guidance for the latest fighter aircraft, Cobham has an innovative suite of avionics, communication and navigation products for an...

Land

From lightweight composite CNG tanks for automotive, to wireless coverage in the world's tallest building, Cobham has a variety of land based solutions for commercial and defence applications. Our advanced Ground Penetrating Radar detection, and secure communications support security forces and...

Maritime

Cobham’s maritime communications provide reliable communications in the toughest maritime conditions. We provide satcom and radio for the Volvo Ocean Race and microwave and radar technology for the AEGIS class cruiser. Cobham also offers an innovative range of safety and survival equipment, includi...

Manual Parachute Releases

Cobham is a leading provider of manual parachute releases for a variety of applications that excel in harsh environments.

Cobham's family of manual parachute releases is designed to
release easily under high parachute riser loads and is in use by
ejection seat pilots all over the globe. From the first
generation parachute releases, to the most current Low Load
Second Generation Parachute Canopy Release, Cobham has a full
spectrum of capability depending on the customer's unique
requirement.

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Manual Parachute Release Features:

Under a tension of 600lbs will require less than 15 pounds of
manual force

Current Frost spec: is no more than 35 lbs release force for a
300lb load

Color change: to identify that it is a low load frost
fitting

Drop-in on the harness side with no change to the male
fitting

Low Load Second Generation Parachute Canopy Release

Cobham's second generation manual parachute release is the most
technologically advanced manual parachute release on the
market. Based on our successful the H. Koch & Sons Co
original design, it is released with less than 15 pounds of
manual force under high riser loads.

The second
generation parachute release enables the downed aircrews to
separate themselves from their parachute canopy under the most
severe land and water drag conditions, protecting them from
potentially lethal injuries. During daily operation the manual
canopy release features a tactile and audible "snap‑in" secure male
connection, and Cobham's two motion single‑handed release
mechanism. A safety latch roll bar mechanism prevents inadvertent
opening under inertial loading, snagging or
windblast.

Key features of the Low Load Second Generation Canopy Release
include: